1616 E 56th St

Tenants filed a number of building complaints here in the last five years, several concerning heat and water service; most are resolved and a few remain open. City inspectors have cited the building on multiple occasions, most recently for exterior maintenance conditions.

Built in the early part of the century, a mid-rise brick building with ground-floor commercial space. Permit activity over the past decade includes roof and electrical work; the most recent permit was issued within the last two years.

The building sits a short walk from a rail station and a neighborhood park, with several bus routes nearby.

Tree EmergencyStreets and Sanitation2026-06-15

Building ViolationDOB - Buildings2026-03-26

Tree EmergencyStreets and Sanitation2025-09-13

Water Lead Test Kit RequestDWM - Department of Water Management2025-04-06Open

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM#B101048679 · $5002024-04-13

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Outcomes: 256 passed · 22 failed · 28 other

Date range: 1994-11-29 to 2026-01-15
Cases: 3 administrative · 3 circuit court

SIGN ANNUAL INSPECTION#145217802026-01-15PASSED

STRUCTURAL SIGN INSPECTION#125930942025-12-02PASSED

SIGN PERMIT INSPECTION#125930932025-12-02PASSED

SIGN PERMIT INSPECTION#125930952025-12-02PASSED

SIGN PERMIT INSPECTION#125930962025-12-02PASSED

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